GS-5 to GS-7 FERS Retirement Planning Guide

Last updated: February 4, 2025

FERS Retirement Planning for Entry-Level Federal Employees

Early career federal employees in grades GS-5 to GS-7 have unique opportunities to maximize their retirement benefits through long-term planning.

Start Planning Early: Use our Retirement Planning Wizard to project your long-term benefits and create a retirement strategy.

Career Development Impact

  • Grade progression planning
  • Service time accumulation
  • Early TSP optimization
  • Long-term benefit projections

Financial Planning Strategies

  • TSP contribution strategies
  • FEHB selection tips
  • Career advancement paths
  • Long-term benefit maximization

Start Your Retirement Planning

Visit GovRet.com to:

  • Create your retirement plan
  • Project future benefits
  • Optimize TSP strategies
  • Access career planning tools
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